Marckaroni

God has been forsaken. Greed, materialism, ignorance and pleasure has blinded humankind. The last beacon, holding the world together has been forgotten and abandonded, left behind for scraps of power and temporary satisfaction. With no guardian left, demons tore open the gates of the underworld and poured out into the world, their malevolent presence felt in every corner of the globe. However, not only chaos and destruction followed in their wake, but also an opportunity for all humans to grasp. Each demonic being, restricted in their physical presence but not in their power, sought to corrupt and manipulate humanity in their own ways. Some offered wealth and prosperity, while others promised knowledge and power. But no matter their approach, their goal was always the same: Take over the souls of humans and bend them to their will, ensuring their own survival and dominance in this new world. It was a two way street with the demon risking their own existence in the process if the human manages to resist their influence and forcefully take a fragment of their essence as exchange. The world was driven into a harsh contest where only the survival of the fittest mattered with every human prone to countless temptations and fights with their own demon. However, like humans, not all demons are born equal and the complex hierachy of demon society mirrored that of humans in its own twisted way. Astaroth, the maleficent emperor managed to break apart the chains shackling to his own realm and invaded the earth. He is out to hunt, and to take his prey on one hell of a ride.

"Death is beautiful. It is beyond any other form of pleasure. It is true art..." Raised by a family devoted to staying in the shadows, Leon was forced to become an insidious assassin devoid of any sympathy. Death would be his most trusted ally and the shadow his playing field. This path however, was not meant to be tread by him as killing in secret did not contain any beauty and charm. How could he kill someone when no one would be there to witness it? Life is so fragile. To give it a beautiful meaning, Leon always saw it as his destiny to end it with the most perfect of deaths, stirring up countless emotions in those who watch it unfold. He was no longer satisfied with being in the shadows but wanted to live in the light as an artist. Painting beautiful scenery with his weapons. To achieve what he sought, Leon crafted a legend with his comrades. They defeated evils, saved people and brought peace back to their world. Together with his 6 companions, he became a symbol for all mankind. A savior and a hero that the whole world could look up to. For many years, he worked hard to achieve the epitome of his work. His dream. When all things aligned, Leon began his beautiful massacre that would etch itself into the minds of the whole world. Killing his comrades and finally himself to perfect his masterpiece, he achieved what he was meant to fulfill. The ultimate tragedy and betrayal. The perfect death. However, fate had other plans for him as Leon did not get the salvation he hoped for. Instead, he found himself in the very place that initially ignited his ambitions. His first novel that he ever read; [Tribute to Death] ---------------------------------------------- Note that I'm a rare case of a perpetual motion machine that produces countless chapters with just a slight nudge (your support). No but for real, every kind of support, it doesn't matter how small, puts a smile on my face and encourages me to keep writing. Thanks in advance for every help and I hope you will have an awesome day and enjoy my story.